The Uttar Pradesh government runs its scholarship and fee reimbursement scheme through scholarship.up.gov.in, covering students from Class 9 to postgraduate, diploma and ITI courses. You complete One Time Registration, fill in the student form, submit it to your institution, and after verification the amount goes to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Status can be checked on the same portal using your registration number.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official portal | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Schemes by stage | Pre-matric (Class 9-10), Post-matric Intermediate (Class 11-12), Post-matric other than Intermediate (called Dashmottar: UG, PG, diploma, ITI etc.) |
| Who can apply | Permanent UP residents of general, SC, ST, OBC and minority categories studying at recognised institutions |
| Payment | Direct bank transfer (DBT) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |
Who is eligible?
- Indian citizen and permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Studying at a recognised school, college or institute.
- Family income within the limit for your category and scheme.
- Passed the previous class or course.
- Not receiving another scholarship for the same course.
- Valid OTR and an active bank account in your own name.
Income limits and benefit amounts differ by category and stage. Sources I read disagreed with each other. For example, one lists Rs 2.5 lakh for SC and ST post-matric and Rs 2 lakh for others, and pre-matric figures vary between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh. The portal blocked automated access when I tried to read it, so please confirm limits and amounts in the current notice on scholarship.up.gov.in. Reported yearly amounts for pre-matric include Rs 3,500 for SC day scholars and Rs 7,000 for hostellers; treat these as indicative.
Documents
- Aadhaar card
- UP domicile or residence certificate
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate if SC, ST or OBC
- Previous class marksheet
- Admission proof or bonafide certificate and current fee receipt
- Bank passbook in the student’s name
How to apply
- Open scholarship.up.gov.in and choose the registration option for your class or course.
- Complete One Time Registration with your mobile number and Aadhaar-based verification and note the OTR number.
- Complete the student registration for the correct scheme and note the registration number of the session.
- Fill in personal, academic, fee and bank details; upload documents.
- Review, submit and take a printout.
- Give the printout and documents to your school or institute by its deadline so that it can forward your form.
- Renewal students use the renewal login and do not register again.
How to check UP scholarship status
- Go to scholarship.up.gov.in and open the status section.
- Select the correct session and scheme.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth and the captcha.
- Read the status.
| Status you may see | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Pending at institute level | Your school or college has not forwarded the form yet; contact the nodal teacher |
| Forwarded / verified | Your form is with the district or higher office |
| Suspect data / correction needed | A mismatch (name, bank, marks) was found; correct it during the correction window |
| Approved | Payment is the next step |
| Rejected | See the reason shown; apply again only if the window is open |
After approval, you can also check bank credit through PFMS ‘Know your payments’ using your account details.
2026-27 dates
News reports and education sites I checked for the 2026-27 session mention these windows, but they were not fully consistent with each other and I could not read the official portal: pre-matric and Class 11-12 fresh applications around August to September, and fresh Dashmottar applications up to about 31 October 2026, with payment later in the year. Please check scholarship.up.gov.in for the current deadline and do not rely on a news report alone.
Common mistakes
- Creating more than one OTR, which can cause problems.
- Choosing the wrong scheme or class level.
- Not submitting the printout and documents to the institute by its deadline, so the form never gets forwarded.
- Mismatch between Aadhaar, marksheet and bank records, which is flagged as suspect data.
- Bank account not in your own name or not Aadhaar-seeded.
- Waiting for an extension instead of applying on time.
The UP scholarship process has two steps students often forget: submitting online and then giving the printout to the institute. Finish both well before the deadline, and use the status page regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to check UP scholarship status?
Open scholarship.up.gov.in, go to the status section, choose the session and enter your registration number, date of birth and captcha.
Which classes does UP scholarship cover?
Class 9 to 10 (pre-matric), Class 11 to 12 (post-matric intermediate) and higher courses such as UG, PG, diploma and ITI (Dashmottar).
What is the Dashmottar scholarship?
It is the UP post-matric scholarship for courses other than Intermediate, such as degrees, diplomas and ITI.
Do I need to submit a hard copy?
Reports say students must submit the printed form and documents to their institution so it can forward the application. Confirm with your institute.
Why is my UP scholarship pending?
Usually the institute has not verified the form, or there is a data mismatch. Check the status and contact your institute nodal officer.
